The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 41,500
€ 44,400
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56.5
72.5
79.6
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
111
186
106.8
187.8
186 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
9.75 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DEUC
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
120 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
29.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
29.39 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
47 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
592 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
592 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
